This session will cover pituitary tumours. Key topics include surgical management of pituitary tumours, advantages and disadvantages of various methods, pre- and post-operative management, complications and outcomes.
Here is the content outline:
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Session Overview
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Learning Objectives
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Introduction
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General and Local Contraindications
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Surgical Approaches
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Endoscopic Transnasal Approach
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Hadad Flap
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Sphenoidotomy
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Resection of Posterior Septum and Rostrum
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Identifying Landmarks
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Opening of the Pituitary Fossa
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Adenomectomy
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Closure
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Transnasal Endoscopic Resection of Pituitary Tumour (Video)
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Postoperative Management (in Dundee)
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Complications
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Reflect: What Have I Learned?
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Reflect: What More Do I Need to Learn and How Will I Apply This?
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Certificate
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Completion
The following certificates are awarded when the content is completed:
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e-lefENT Certificate |